To draw, tap . If you don't see , upgrade your notes. To sketch, tap , then tap Add Sketch.

Start your drawing or sketch. You can choose from several drawing tools and colors, and switch to the eraser if you make a mistake. When you draw or sketch, you can tilt your Apple Pencil to shade a line and press more firmly to darken the line.

If you draw near the edge of the screen with your Apple Pencil, iOS won't activate Control Center, Notification Center, or Multitasking. You can draw anywhere on the screen without getting interrupted.

On an Apple Pencil (2nd generation), you can double-tap the lower section of Apple Pencil to quickly switch back to the tool you used last. To change your settings for double-tap, go to Settings > Apple Pencil, then choose between:

Switch between current tool and eraser

Switch between current tool and last used

Show color palette

Off

Double-tap only works in supported apps, like Notes.

Charge your Apple Pencil (1st generation)

To charge your Apple Pencil (1st generation), plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. You can also charge it with a USB Power Adapter by using the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter that came with your Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil will fast charge when plugged into either power source.

Charge your Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

To charge your Apple Pencil (2nd generation),1 make sure that Bluetooth is turned on for your iPad. Then attach your Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector at the center of the right side of your iPad.2